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Distance from Bluff R355 to Kimberley

Bluff R355 to Kimberley is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 930.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 36 min.

N Bluff R355 → Kimberley
Road distance
930.0 km
N1 N3 N5 N8 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
585.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.59×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 36 min
End point
De Beers Road
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
636 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,775.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,783.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,162.80
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,176.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,343.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,352.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,853.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,871.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,082.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,095.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,754.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,778.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
295° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
115° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.0466, 30.2272
End coords Destination point
-28.7383, 24.7642
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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930.0 km 10 hrs 36 min
Start Bluff R355
Finish Kimberley
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    39.3 km
  3. Go straight
    1.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    87.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  21. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  25. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Street
    0.4 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto New Main Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Stockdale Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right onto Old Main Street
    0.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto De Beers Road
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R1,085.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ Kimberley → Bluff R355 Bluff R355 to Johannesburg Bluff R355 to Pretoria Bluff R355 to Cape Town Bluff R355 to Durban Johannesburg to Kimberley Pretoria to Kimberley Cape Town to Kimberley
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
465.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 18 min • 5 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
67.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
154.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kimberley
06:52 – 17:42
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,887.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R186.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,091.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff R355 -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint
465.1 km
Total: 930.0 km
Midpoint 465.1 km
930.0 km 10 hrs 36 min
Destination Kimberley End: De Beers Road -28.73830, 24.76423

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 930.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,860.0 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 465.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint -28.28048, 28.83852
End -28.73830, 24.76423
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Kimberley
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kimberley
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Kimberley

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Northern Cape capital city
Standout Historic capital with diamond-era identity
Best for Who this destination suits
Heritage trip Provincial capital stay Business travel Northern Cape base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Museum-side, CBD and modern hotel-area arrivals can feel different, so exact routing matters more than a broad city label suggests.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Kimberley as a Northern Cape base for heritage travel, business stays and wider provincial movement.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Kimberley is the capital of the Northern Cape
Northern Cape tourism and city tourism portals use Kimberley as a central visitor base
The city combines capital-city function with strong heritage interest
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff R355 from Kimberley? +
Bluff R355 is about 930.0 km from Kimberley by road.
How long does it take from Bluff R355 to Kimberley? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff R355 to Kimberley in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Bluff R355 to Kimberley? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Bluff R355 to Kimberley? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,775.77 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,783.14 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,162.80 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,176.19 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff R355 to Kimberley? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kingsburgh
From Bluff R355 To Kimberley
Kingsway
From Bluff R355 To Kimberley
Umbumbulu
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: Harrismith
From Bluff R355 To Kimberley
Bethlehem
From Bluff R355 To Kimberley
: Bloemfontein
From Bluff R355 To Kimberley
: Kimberley
From Bluff R355 To Kimberley

Route Locations

Start area
Bluff R355, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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